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SMT & MI Production Manager

CompanyBosch Group
LocationGeorge Town
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 30, 2026
About The Company
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 413,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2025). The company generated sales of 91 billion euros in 2025. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 500 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 82,000 associates in research and development. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boschglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoschGlobal Glassdoor: https://bit.ly/3raTZnH Imprint: www.bosch.com/corporate-information Privacy statement: https://www.bosch.com/data-protection-notice-bosch-linkedin/
About the Role

Company Description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference.

Job Description

1) Develop an overall understanding of the customer and the product requirements, the strategy, goals and objectives for production operation.


2) Responsible for the KPIs below.
    I. Cost Per Placement
    II. Utilization / Overall Equipment Efficiency
    III. Internal Defect Cost
    IV. Quick Changeover
    V. Materials Inventory Accuracy and Physical Inventory Count
    VI. On-Time Delivery
    VII. Operator Defect Escapee
    VIII. Productivity
    IX. First Pass Yield


3) Leading BPS activities in MOE1 Department.


4) Lead and drive Daily Operation Meeting.


5) Develop and track monitoring systems relevant to the production activities. Lead products quality, on
time delivery and cost-reduction activities. Ensure goals are clear to all production staffs and
continuous improvement is being achieved.


6) Monitor and achieve Daily production loading based on Planned schedule. Head count planning for
each shift to maximize output. Identify operational resource requirements to meet the needs of Production and customer/product requirement.


7) Leading Continuous Improvement and I4.0 activities in MOE 11/12 Department.


8) Create a healthy teamwork environment.


9) Develop and motivate Production Team members to perform their full potential, providing direction and timely feedback for the benefit of Production function.


10) Create an environment that is culturally embedded in a “Quality First” mentality.


11) Work with all levels of the organization to improve quality, delivery and cost reduction activities to
meet the set KPI in MOE1 Department.


12) Instill a continuous improvement mentality in Production. Foster good morale, a proactive and positive culture.


13) Evaluate staff performance with goal setting in line with department goal.


14) Coach and train Officers, Supervisors, Leaders, Operators and Material Handlers.


15) Lead, drive and coordinate for any line audit preparation.


16) Any other related duties assigned by immediate superior form time to time.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, or related discipline.
  • 5 – 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience, preferably in SMT and/or MI operations.
  • Minimum 7 years of leadership experience managing production teams and operations.
  • Strong knowledge of SMT/MI processes, Lean/BPS, PFMEA, SAP, 8D and problem-solving methods.
  • Proven ability to drive productivity, OEE, quality, delivery and cost improvements.
  • Strong people leadership, coaching and continuous improvement capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Additional Information

  • Leave Entitlement e.g: Annual Leave, Medical Leave and etc
  • Company Insurances and etc
  • Legal Entity: Robert Bosch (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
  • Key Skills
    SMT OperationsMI OperationsLean ManufacturingBPSPFMEASAP8D Problem SolvingProduction ManagementKPI ManagementContinuous ImprovementTeam LeadershipQuality ManagementResource PlanningStaff CoachingI4.0Stakeholder Management
    Categories
    ManufacturingManagement & LeadershipEngineering
    Benefits
    Annual LeaveMedical LeaveCompany Insurances
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing SMT and MI production operations, ensuring KPIs such as cost, quality, and on-time delivery are met. They lead continuous improvement initiatives, manage production schedules, and develop the production team through coaching and performance management.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    10+
    💼Company Size
    167901
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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